Scorpions officially add Soto, Borrajo

The worst-kept secret in Scorpions training camp is over with the official announcement that Josue Soto and Jonathan Borrajo have been signed to the full-time roster. Both free agents had been mortal locks after a string of solid performances during the preseason, Soto at left back and Borrajo on the right.

It marks Soto’s second stint with the club after playing with the Scorpions during their inaugural season in 2012 as a loan from Houston Dynamo of MLS. He made 18 appearances last season with Chivas USA before his release. His addition provides manager Alen Marcina with a versatile option to plug in on either wing in defense and along any position in the midfield.

Another MLS veteran, Borrajo spent last season in Norway after a brief stint with New York. He has excelled at right back during the preseason.

The roster now stands at 19 in advance of the Scorpions NASL season opener against Minnesota on April 12.

“We’re good where we’re at right now,” Marcina said. “We feel very confident with the group. There’s a possibility we might add a player or two more, just to add depth. I’d rather not say where.”